Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in North Central and parts of Central, East Gippsland,
North East, West and South Gippsland, South West and Northern
Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 1:13 pm Tuesday, 26 December 2023.
Severe thunderstorms developing around central parts of
Victoria.
Weather Situation: A low pressure system over southern New South
Wales is drawing rich moisture and an unstable airmass over
Victoria.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large
hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in
the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Maryborough, Castlemaine,
Kyneton, Bacchus Marsh, Bright and Falls Creek.
45.5 mm recorded at Yanakie in 2 hours to 11:45 am.
40.8 mm was recorded at Traralgon South in 2 hours to 11:45
am
75mm was recorded at East Sale in 3 hours to 8:15 am
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from
trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if
possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater,
mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable
and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and
trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away
from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees,
drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are
live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into
waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and
debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river
levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through
VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
26/Dec/2023 02:19 AM